Table 1 Overview of proposed changes and their ethical assessment
From: Ethical analysis of the new proposed mental health legislation in England and Wales
Proposed legislation changes | Utilitarian | ++ | + | 0 | - | -- | Rights-focused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Community supervision | Â | x | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Broad definition of mental disorder | Â | x | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Detention of DSPD | Â | x | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
More general tribunal members | Â | Â | Â | x | Â | Â | Â |
Communication amongst services | Â | x | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Overall assessment | Â | Â | x | Â | Â | Â | Â |